[OM] Re: (OT) Hitchhikers

[USHER99]

My least favorite hitchhiker is Drancunculus medinensis known  since ancient 
times as the "fiery serpent" or guinea worm.  They live  under the skin and 
can reach 2 1/2 to 4 ft in length.  A treatment still  used as often the best 
is 
catching hold of the worm and slowly winding it on a  stick.  This must be 
done slowly as if the worm breaks it retracts and  death can ensue from 
anaphylaxis or secondary infection.  I'll take a  pass.
 
 
 
_http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracunculiasis_ 
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracunculiasis) 


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